When is the best time to go to Ponta do Sol

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ponta do Sol, Portugal. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ponta do Sol weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ponta do Sol are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ponta do Sol January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 112mm 5hrs 11.2hrs 19°C

Ponta do Sol's weather in January is typically mild and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponta do Sol for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Ponta do Sol and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in January »

February

Ponta do Sol February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 93mm 5.6hrs 11.9hrs 18°C

February in Ponta do Sol is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponta do Sol for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in February »

March

Ponta do Sol March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 75mm 6.1hrs 12.8hrs 18°C

The weather in March in Ponta do Sol is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ponta do Sol.

March is in the spring in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in March »

April

Ponta do Sol April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 48mm 6.2hrs 13.8hrs 18°C

Ponta do Sol's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ponta do Sol.

April is in the spring in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in April »

May

Ponta do Sol May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 30mm 6.8hrs 14.7hrs 19°C

May is a dry month in Ponta do Sol and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ponta do Sol, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in May »

June

Ponta do Sol June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 18mm 6hrs 11.2hrs 21°C

Mild and dry weather often prevails in Ponta do Sol during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ponta do Sol, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in June »

July

Ponta do Sol July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 9mm 8.1hrs 11.9hrs 22°C

July in Ponta do Sol is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ponta do Sol, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in July »

August

Ponta do Sol August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 11mm 8.3hrs 12.8hrs 23°C

The weather in August in Ponta do Sol is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ponta do Sol, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in August »

September

Ponta do Sol September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 39mm 7.1hrs 13.8hrs 24°C

Ponta do Sol's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ponta do Sol, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in September »

October

Ponta do Sol October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 82mm 6.3hrs 14.7hrs 23°C

October is a a little damp month in Ponta do Sol and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ponta do Sol.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in October »

November

Ponta do Sol November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 111mm 5.5hrs 11.2hrs 21°C

The weather in November in Ponta do Sol is characteristically mild and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponta do Sol for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in November »

December

Ponta do Sol December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 108mm 5hrs 11.9hrs 20°C

December in Ponta do Sol is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ponta do Sol for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Ponta do Sol and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta do Sol weather in December »

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Ponta do Sol weather stats

Ponta do Sol weather statistics
Hottest month: August 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 8.3hrs
Coldest month: February 14.7°C 58.5°F
Wettest month: January 112mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: September 23.7°C 74.7°F
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